So you have an idea for a book, but you don't know where to begin.
First thing to do is . . . . Write!
Yes, it's that simple. Begin by writing. Take your idea/concept and begin writing, and don't worry if your writing deviates from the original idea or concept. Just let the story take you where it wants you to go. Unless it is autobiographical or based on true events, the story doesn't have to stay on track with your original concept. So let it lead you, and if you don't like the path your traveling with the story you can always stop and start over again.
What do you do once that initial first draft is complete?
Edit it!
I recommend doing the first round of editing yourself for you should know your characters better than any one else, and if you have a hard time relating to them so will anyone else who reads the manuscript. Also, you know the locations where the story takes place better than anyone else, if it doesn't sound realistic to you it's not going to sound realistic to someone else. So your first pass during the editing process should be for content and continuity, although you're bound to pick up some spelling and grammatical errors along the way your focus should be on your character development and story line development - Content and Continuity!
I think that's enough of a start! I'll check back in a few days and see if you're ready for more!
Happy Writing!
G Styl
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